Hanns Scharff

Biographical Information

Hanns Scharff (1907 - 1989), born in Germany, received his art
training in Leipzig. In 1948, Scharff immigrated to the United
States and settled in New York City. After moving to Los Angeles
in 1956, he completed projects at the California State Capitol in
Sacramento and at Disney World and Epcot in Orlando, Florida.
Scharff's other work in Los Angeles can be seen at numerous Baptist
churches, the Braille Institute and in fountains at UCLA.

The text has been provided courtesy of Michael Several, Los Angeles, August 1997.